Extension versus Bending for Continuum Robots
In this paper, we analyze the capabilities of a novel class of continuous-backbone ("continuum") robots. These robots are inspired by biological "trunks, and tentacles". However, the capabilities of established continuum robot designs, which feature controlled ben...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2008-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems |
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Online Access: | http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/extension_versus_bending_for_continuum_robots |